Interim Study Proposals
An interim study proposal is a formal request by a legislator that a study by an interim committee or committees be conducted of an issue of concern to the legislator.
ISP/IR No.
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ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-089
Interim Study Proposal
TO STUDY THE CREATION OF A PERSONAL EDUCATION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND EXPAND EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM.
Sponsor:
B. McKenzie
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-088
Interim Study Proposal
CONDUCT A STUDY ON ARKANSAS RIVERS AND STREAMS.
Sponsor:
Caldwell
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-087
Interim Study Proposal
STUDY THE REVISION OF EXISTING PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE AND SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGED CHILD MALTREATMENT; AND THE CREATION OF A MORE STANDARDIZED PROCEDURE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OR NON-ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT OF ALLEGED CHILD MALTREATMENT TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE, MANDATORY REPORTING OF SUSPECTED CHILD MALTREATMENT TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE, AND SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGED CHILD MALTREATMENT.
Sponsor:
Bentley
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-086
Interim Study Proposal
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON PERIMENOPAUSE, MENOPAUSE, AND POSTMENOPAUSE HEALTH.
Sponsor:
Ennett
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-085
Interim Study Proposal
TO CONDUCT A STUDY CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Sponsor:
Gonzales Worthen
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-084
Interim Study Proposal
STUDY AND DEVELOP A STATEWIDE PROGRAM TO REDUCE DROPOUT RATES AMONG PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS IN ARKANSAS.
Sponsor:
Barnett
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-083
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES; TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATED TO CRITICAL MINERALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Crowell
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-082
Interim Study Proposal
TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT INITIATES AND MAINTAINS A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Sponsor:
Crowell
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-081
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT INSURANCE COMPANIES AND APPRAISERS FROM REQUIRING AN INSURED TO USE CERTAIN FACILITIES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY GLASS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Crowell
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-080
Interim Study Proposal
TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF TUITION AND FEES FOR ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR STAY-AT-HOME MOTHERS
Sponsor:
Pilkington
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-079
Interim Study Proposal
TO CREATE THE CREATE THE CHILD'S READINESS AND DEVELOPMENT IN LABOR EDUCATION (CRADLE) ACT; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ELECTIVE INDUCTIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CREATE CERTAIN MATERIALS.
Sponsor:
Pilkington
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-078
Interim Study Proposal
REFER A STUDY TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REGARDING THE PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANCE AND TEST-TAKING COSTS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING NURSING CERTIFICATION IN ARKANSAS.
Sponsor:
Springer
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-077
Interim Study Proposal
REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ALLOWING STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED LEARNING DIFFERENCES TO USE TEXT-T0-SPEECH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DURING STATE ASSESSMENTS IN ARKANSAS.
Sponsor:
K. Moore
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-076
Interim Study Proposal
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FILING FEES OF A CANDIDATE SEEKING NOMINATION BY A POLITICAL PARTY; AND TO ESTABLISH A RANGE FOR POLITICAL PARTY FILING FEES.
Sponsor:
B. King
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-075
Interim Study Proposal
STUDY THE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OR DECERTIFICATION OF COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Sponsor:
B. King
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-074
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
McAlindon
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-073
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN STUDENT INSTRUCTION; TO CREATE A STANDARDIZED FLEXIBLE SCHOOL CALENDAR SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Andrews
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-072
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO ADOPT THE FAIR AND EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION COMPACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Gramlich
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-071
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TAXES ON SOFT DRINKS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ESTIMATE THE AMOUNT OF SALES TAX REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF SOFT DRINKS; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 1 OF 1994; TO PHASE OUT THE SOFT DRINK TAX; TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON THE REDUCTION OF THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Ray
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-070
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
B. McKenzie